Welcome to math at Yale! This guide is for incoming first-year, transfer, and Eli-Whitney undergraduates, as well as for all other students who are looking for advice about their first math courses at Yale. We look forward to working with you!
Whether you plan to take one course, several, or are considering a mathematics major, we are here to support you. The intro coursesguide will help you get started, with notes about the steps required to enroll in calculus, and advice for students who wish to start in courses level 2000.
Note that the placement exam requires for all students who wish to enroll in calculus (Math 1100–1200), regardless of their previous math courses or AP scores they may have. The test is not required for enrollment in linear algebra, or any other course level 2000+.
You can also take a look at our orientation video for incoming students, which provides basic information about our courses—and it has a puzzle at the end!
If you are thinking about the math major or would like to learn more about the department, we encourage you to sign up for our Math DUS mailing list and ake a look at our Math community page.